Religion 8 Flashcards
body
the physical structure of a person or animal
soul
the immaterial (spiritual) part of a person or animal that gives the body life
intellect
the ability of the mind to come to correct conclusions about what is good and true
free will
The ability to freely choose the good for ourselves and others
prayer
The living relationship between humankind and the Creator. The habit of being in the presence of God and seeking communion with Him
identity
knowing who one truly is in their relationship with God, one’s self, others, and the world
mission
one’s calling to live out their vocation that pertains to their unique relationship and identity in Christ
relationship
a union of persons, which, in its highest form of friendship, is caused by the joint pursuit of something good
human person
the only creatures God made in His image and likeness, made to love and be loved. Every human person is unique and cannot ever be duplicated, which is why human life is sacred from beginning to end.
prayer
the living relationship between humankind and God. It is the habit of being in the presence of God and seeking communion with Him
providence
The belief that God provides for us through our particular circumstances, to lead us to his ultimate purpose for us
spirituality
The unique way in which one lives out their relationship with God through prayer and action
silence
the absence of sound, to hear God’s voice
trinity
one God in three divine persons
nature
what makes something what it is. The essence (core) of something